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Ciprofloxacin - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Ciprofloxacin is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections, including urinary tract infections and pneumonia. It works by stopping the growth of bacteria, helping the body fight the infection effectively.

ciprofloxacin

/ˌsɪproʊˈflɑksəsɪn/ /ˌsɪprəʊˈflɒksəsɪn/

Definition:

A broad-spectrum antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections by inhibiting DNA gyrase.

Synonyms:

Cipro, Baycip, Ciloxan

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

(Antonyms are uncommon for antibiotics; alternatives could be) placebo, ineffective treatment

Common Collocations:

bacterial infection, urinary tract infection, respiratory infection, skin infection, eye drops

Derivatives:

ciprofloxacin hydrochloride, ciprofloxacin-resistant

Usage Tips:

Use ciprofloxacin as prescribed; complete the full course even if symptoms improve early.

Common Phrases:

(No common idioms; phrases include) take ciprofloxacin with water, avoid dairy with ciprofloxacin

Etymology:

Derived from "cyclopropyl" and "fluoroquinolone," reflecting its chemical structure and antibiotic class.

Examples:

  • 1. The doctor prescribed ciprofloxacin for her severe sinus infection.
  • 2. Avoid taking ciprofloxacin with dairy products to ensure effectiveness.
  • 3. He developed a rash after starting ciprofloxacin treatment.
  • 4. Ciprofloxacin is commonly used to treat urinary tract infections.

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